Shohei Ohtani didn’t record an out in the two-way star’s long-awaited return to the mound for the Angels.
hardly felt comfortable. Rather rusty, in fact, the ball leaving his hand without the purpose and feel he is so accustomed to.manager Joe Maddon couldn’t see the day getting any better for his Japanese two-way star.
"He just didn’t throw the ball very well," Maddon said. "It just wasn’t his day. The fastball wasn’t coming out, there was no deception in his pitches. These are major league hitters. Walks were a big part of that." "Again, this is a young man coming off of a severe injury and right now requires all of our patience," Maddon said.
He is expected to be the Sunday starter for the Angels this season and was under no pitch limit. Maddon insists he’s invested in Ohtani being a rare two-way player for what it also means to fans in Japan who have supported his quest. He will also make sure Ohtani stays healthy first. "You go up there early in the game maybe expecting a little bit more as far as the goes," A’s manager Bob Melvin said. "Coming off an injury, we really weren’t sure what to expect. We know he is an absolute terrific talent but probably didn’t have his best stuff, certainly didn’t have his best command today."
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